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Haverstraw Town, NY

Haverstraw is a town in Rockland County, New York, United States, located north of the Town of Clarkstown and the Town of Ramapo; east of Orange County; south of the Town of Stony Point; and west of the Hudson River. The town runs from the west to the east border of the county in its northern section. The population was 39,087 at the 2020 census. 

The name comes from the Dutch word Haverstroo meaning "oats straw", referring to the grasslands along the river. The town contains three villages, one of which is also known as Haverstraw. Haverstraw Village is the original seat of government for the town, hosting the area's historic central downtown business district and the densest population in northern Rockland County.

In 1609, the region was explored by Henry Hudson. A land purchase was made in this town in 1666 from local natives and confirmed as a patent in 1671. The region was known as Haverstroo, meaning "oat straw" in Dutch. 

During the American Revolution, it served (under the command of Col. Ann Hawkes Hay) as an important lookout for British activities on the Hudson. A blue-marked trail, the Long Path, may be taken 2 miles (3 km) eastward from Central Highway along the crest of South Mountain to High Tor. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.4 square miles (71.0 km²), of which 22.2 square miles (57.4 km²) is land and 5.3 square miles (13.6 km²), or 19.19%, is water.

Health and wellness are integral to the fabric of Haverstraw Town. Gold's Gym and Anytime Fitness features state-of-the-art equipment and a variety of fitness classes, including spin, yoga, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Outdoor Yoga focuses on enhancing mental and physical well-being through yoga, Pilates, and meditation sessions. New City Acupuncture & Wellness Center provides traditional Chinese medicine treatments, including acupuncture and herbal therapies, to support overall health. The Bodyshop Gym offers personalized training programs and group fitness classes to help members achieve their fitness goals. Crunch Fitness promotes a fun and inclusive environment with a wide range of exercise equipment, group classes, and personal training options. These facilities and activities contribute to making Haverstraw Town a vibrant center for wellness and active living, enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

Top Sites in Haverstraw, NY: Bowline Point Park, Haverstraw Brick Museum, High Tor State Park.

Population: 39,087 (2020). ZIP Code: 10993. Area codes: 845 and 329. Founded: 1608. Area: 27.41 sq mi (71.00 km²).

FAQs

What is Haverstraw, NY known for?

Haverstraw was also known as the “Brickmaking Capital of the World” from the late 1800s through the first part of the 1900s. It supplied much of the brick that built old New York City from 40 brickyards that lined the shore of the Hudson from the Long Clove to Jones Point in Stony Point (formerly North Haverstraw).

What is the ethnicity of Haverstraw, NY?

The largest Haverstraw town racial/ethnic groups are Hispanic (43.2%) followed by White (33.7%) and Black (15.3%). With 38,797 people, Haverstraw Town is the 51st most populated city in the state of New York out of 1,524 cities. But watch out, Haverstraw town, because Ossining town with 38,672 people, and Penfield with 38,274 people are right behind you.

How safe is Haverstraw, NY?

Haverstraw has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Haverstraw is 1 in 126. How does Haverstraw fare compared to other communities in New York of all population sizes? Haverstraw's crime rate is lower than approximately 51% of New York communities.

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Wikipedia

Town of Haverstraw

Haverstraw Bay Park

Healthgrades

AARP

Komoot

Neighborhood Scout

VOH-NY

NY Demographics

Rockland Urgent Care

Bowline Point Park

Haverstraw Brick Museum

High Tor State Park

Town of Haverstraw

Montefiore Nyack Hospital

Gold's Gym

Anytime Fitness

Outdoor Yoga

New City Acupuncture & Wellness Center

The Bodyshop Gym

Crunch Fitness

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